WELCOME TO CASA DE SILVA
Congratulations on taking your first step towards adopting your puppy. We understand that every puppy family has different needs and this forms allows us to get to know you and identify what information you may need. This form also allows us to see what homes might make the right fit. If you're already with this breed, we don't want to waste your time regurgitating things you already know; by the same token, if this your first puppy, we want to make sure we offer you the right support to ensure you leave prepared for what life with a puppy may bring.
We do not sell to kennels, brokers, pet stores or any homes looking for a guard dog or outside dog.
Puppy Application
Completing the puppy application is a step in the process to acquiring a puppy from Casa De Silva, LLC. We are committed to to making a good match between our puppies and their prospective forever homes therefore, applying does not guarantee you will get a puppy from this or any future litter. While it's unlikely, we reserve the right to refuse any placement at any time. Also, Casa De Silva, LLC reserves the right to first pick of any litter.
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APPROVAL AND DEPOSIT
We will review applications within 5 business days of receipt. Applications are processed in the order they are received. If your home is a good fit, I'll notify you. We breed sporadically, so we will only accept a reservation fee when puppies are actually available. During the dam's pregnancy, approved homes will receive a notification.
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PICKING OUT YOUR PUPPY
We start reaching out to families to choose their puppies once puppies are 4 weeks old. Puppies will be assigned in deposit order by the first or second preference of the depositor as indicated on the application. If neither of your choices are available, you may select another available puppy from the litter. We ask that you make a choice within 48 hours of notification since there may be other families waiting for a chance to choose. Should you elect to not take a puppy from the litter, the deposit can be forwarded to an upcoming litter. Please note that we do not have regular litters and we cannot promise we will have a litter that matches your request in the future. If you have not chosen within 48 hours, you will be bumped down the list. These are not hard and fast rules. We try very hard to accommodate our clients. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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GOING HOME
It is critical for your puppy's social development that the litter departs within a reasonable timeframe. Puppies go home at 8 weeks old but if we determine that your puppy needs extra love and attention, they may be held back until they are 10-12 weeks old. If you have a big vacation planned or have events that would conflict with a young puppy, please think about getting a puppy from a different litter. You are welcome to meet us at Miami Airport if you will be flying in to pick up your puppy or use our flight nanny services if you need your puppy delivered to you. If you need us to keep your puppy longer than 8 weeks old, we can board him or her for a rate of $250 per week until they are 12 weeks old. If after 12 weeks old, you still cannot make arrangement for your puppy, your deposit will be forfeited, and the puppy will be available to find its new forever home. As stated in our contract you will sign when a reservation fee is placed, we do not refund reservation fees for families that simply change their mind. Boarding your puppy is a service and any payments made will be non refundable. For families that don't mind waiting a little longer to receive their puppy, we now offer a 6 week board & train program. Our program prepares your puppy to start the AKC CGC (canine good citizen) program. The program we use is the AKC Star Puppy program. VIEW BROCHURE
Please contact us if you are interested in more information and rates.
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CONTRACT (BILL OF SALE) & HEALTH GUARANTEE
We require a contract and we will not place a puppy without a signed contract. Our contract protects the rights of both the buyer and the breeder. We try very hard to be thorough and put all our guarantees on paper so there are no questions later, and for that reason it's a bit lengthy. If you have questions about specific terms, you need to contact us prior to picking up your puppy. VIEW CONTRACT
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SPAY/NEUTER
We require our pet companions to be spayed/neutered by 12 months old. Your veterinarian will encourage you to spay/neuter your puppy as soon possible. What your Vet won't tell you is that your puppy is still growing until they reach 12-18 months old. Spaying/neutering prematurely depletes his/her hormones and your puppy will not grow to their full potential. As such, it your responsibility to monitor your females after they have had their first heat cycle and monitor your males starting at 6 months old to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
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AKC REGISTRATION PAPERS
Our family companions come with registration papers for AKC registration. You are free to register your dog with the AKC with Limited registration. Registering your puppy with AKC is important for several reasons. First, you are provided with 30 days of health insurance for your puppy. Second, the AKC tracks the lineage of our puppies and you are contributing to the preservation of the French bulldog breed. Read more about why it's important to register your puppy with the AKC.
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Interested in full AKC? We offer full AKC registration to homes interested in showing for a 30% markup. Example: your puppy is $3,500. 30% of $3,500 is $1,050. Total price of your puppy with Full AKC will be $4,550. If you are interested in finding a puppy for show, please let us know right away so we can tell you which puppies may be available.
We will also consider giving full rights to certain breeding programs who align with our responsible breeding ethics, transparent husbandry and who prioritize health and function over appearance.
We are very selective on who we give full rights to. We give priority to homes looking for companions and we do require an ID to be submitted when a reservation fee is placed. Please note: we require a background check on each applicant.